File Not Listed Using DIR Command with OS/2 Name Space

ID: Q140707

The information in this article applies to:
  • Microsoft Windows 95

SYMPTOMS

When you use the DIR command on a NetWare volume, files with no extension may not be listed.


CAUSE

This is a known limitation with Command.com when you are using NetWare servers with OS/2 Name Space (long file name) support installed.


RESOLUTION

When you use the DIR command to list a file with no extension, use a period (.) at the end of the file name. For example, to list a file named Test, type the following command:

dir test.
You could also type
dir *.*
or
dir
to list the Test file.


STATUS

Microsoft has confirmed this to be a problem in Microsoft Windows 95. We are researching this problem and will post new information here in the Microsoft Knowledge Base as it becomes available.

Additional query words: lfn namespace

Keywords : 3rdpartynet win95
Version : 95
Platform : WINDOWS
Issue type :


Last Reviewed: September 2, 1999
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